Job Title
Lecturer

Posting Number
P1176F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The lecturer will teach 4 sections of undergraduate HDFS courses each semester. Courses will range in size from smaller classes with 30-50 students to large classes with up to 350 students. The lecturer will also assist the department with undergraduate academic advising. The successful applicant would participate in the formation of department policies related to the undergraduate curriculum but would not participate in decisions regarding promotion and tenure, graduate faculty membership, or policies unrelated to the curriculum except as they directly affect the lecturer's role. The lecturer will be dedicated entirely to teaching and will not be required to develop, pursue, or maintain an independent research agenda. This assignment will allow a high level of dedication to effective teaching. The lecturer will be reviewed annually by the department head. Based on the College and Department guidelines, the lecturer will be eligible for promotion to Senior Lecturer.

THE DEPARTMENT : The Department of Human Development and Family Studies includes seventeen (17) full-time tenured and tenure track faculty and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees in Human Development and Family Studies. Additional information on the Department can be found at http://www.humsci.auburn.edu/hdfs.
THE COLLEGE : The College of Human Sciences is one of 12 academic schools and colleges on the Auburn campus. It enrolls more than 1,100 undergraduates and approximately 100 graduate students across three departments (Consumer and Design Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies, and Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management). Additional information on the college can be found at
THE UNIVERSITY : Auburn University is a land-grant institution with a multicultural student enrollment of more than 25,000.
The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama near the metropolitan areas of Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, and Columbus and Atlanta, Georgia. Addition information on the University can be found at www.auburn.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctorate in human development, family studies, or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English. Teaching experience with undergraduates is desired

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application must include a letter of application that addresses position qualifications and responsibilities along with a current vita, and the names and contact information of three references. Application materials should be submitted online via the following link: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/2849
Review of applications will begin June 1 and continue until a candidate is selected and recommended for appointment



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